Tuesday, June 29, 2010

(WINTER HAVEN, FLA.) – World Boxing Council Welterweight World Champion Andre Berto (Winter Haven, Fla.) was honored on Tuesday by the Polk County Sports Hall of Fame for his efforts in Haiti and strong resolve in the ring. Berto received the 2010 Commissioners Award for Perseverance at the Polk County All Sports Awards and Florida Sports Hall of Fame ceremony, which took place at The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Fla.